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We have another full and busy week ahead. We are plugging right along in math. We start rounding tomorrow. It is always one that needs a lot of practice. Homework will be sent home all week on it and other skills that need constant review. Continue to expect homework each and every night M-Th. It is always stamped homework on the top. Kids have been really good about this! We grade it together in class each day it is returned. Review, review, review.
In science, we will begin our journey into Hurricanes. We like to study this now because it is now Hurricane season. You can turn on the weather channel at anytime during the next month or so and see/hear hurricane updates. We will be taking a deep look at these beasts and how they effect even the weather here in Montana!!!!! It is one GIANT circle!!!!
In SS, we will begin MT history. I wanted to last week, but too many things came up. So...we start this week. We will also continue our Fallen Rock story. Thanks to all of you that brought in your $4. Remember, you can still bring it in tomorrow!!!!
In reading, we will continue reading There is a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom. It is a funny story about bullying. Now that seems like an oxymoran doesn't it? But, it is funny and it has a great message about bullying. We will also continue in our LEAD 21 books dealing with Heritage. As you can see above, we had a great time listening to and sampling other people's heritage. It was so cool hearing how recipes have been passed down from our ancestors from generations to generations. Also fun to hear about the fun memories the kids have revolving around these foods. Thanks for making this concept come alive!!!
In two weeks (not this week, but next week) we will begin our NWEA MAP testing in language, math, and reading. It will be one test in each area. These tests are VERY important. They will take this test again at the end of the year to show if they made appropriate growth. It also allows us another tool to made sure your child is placed in the correct intervention programs to ensure their success! Please do everything you can to make sure your child will be in school that M, T, and Wed morning.
Open House is this coming Tuesday from 6-7. I have a lot to share, in a little bit of time. I will present it three different times. Please attend the 15 minute session that works our for you best. If your child is in READ 180, System 44, or Learning Center please also plan to attend that teacher's session as well. All specialists (PE< MUSIC<ART<LIBRARY) will also be there to meet ya in the halls. The new counselor, Mrs. Neese and our new principal, Mr. English would also love to meet you as well. :0)
A few notes from Bitterroot School Happening: (You will receive notes home tomorrow on all of these.)
1. Mr. English has a Newfoundland dog named Moose. He is a trained therapy dog. He will be visiting classrooms and school often. I am SUPER excited about this because that is the same dog as Lewis and Clark had on their expedition (HUGE part of our MT history unit). When I told him this, he said that is why he got that kind of dog. His father and he used to sit and read the Lewis and Clark Journals together. How super cool is that???? If you are ok with this activity please write the word MOOSE in the planner. If not, please write the words NO MOOSE in the planner as well. Either are worth a $20 bonus.
2. Saturday Live is coming soon. This is a City wide fundraiser for schools in Billings. It is at Pioneer Park. Each school has a booth. Their are tons of fun games and activities for all ages. Bitterroot does the Candy Shack. In order to make this a success and earn money for OUR classroom/school/PTA, we need your help. We ask that each child bring in two bags of individually wrapped candy to school as a donation. Please skip the chocolate as it melts in the hot sun. I will reward $100 per bag of candy brought in by your child. You can start tomorrow!!!!! Or, you can bring them in anytime before Sept 25th. Yay!!! Examples include, jolly ranchers, crabby patties, dots, and any other candy that comes individually wrapped. I noticed when I picked up mine, that Walmart has them on sale now for Halloween!!!! Bonus!
3. Lastly, it is time for the next Bitterroot movie night. It will be this coming Friday, the 14th, from 6-8 pm. They will be showing the LORAX. The movie is free. Concessions start at 25 cents. Your family's attendance can earn your child $200. Just write LORAX in the planner after the event if you attend. Thanks for your support and for spending quality time with your kiddo!
Above, you will also find Brayden. He was our very cool star of the week this past week. Wow, does he love hockey! And, look at all those medals! He is excited to play again soon as the season is starting up again. He plays with his twin brother as well. Next up is Ali! Can't wait to learn more about him as well! He may begin to bring in fun stuff to share tomorrow. He will share on Friday at CC Meeting.
On a very positive note, I am loving your kids. They are a great group this year. They are settling in nicely and the noise level is getting better every day. I am so proud of all they are doing in such a short time.
Have a super weekend!
